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Journey through India with a stay at among the world’s best hotels. Enjoy exceptional value and savings.

October 2009, New Delhi, India: Oberoi Hotels & Resorts presents the ideal opportunity to experience a fascinating journey through India with a stay at some of the best hotels in the world.

The special ‘Oberoi Exotic Vacations’ offer of exceptional value and savings allows guests to enjoy an 8-night stay at US$ 4200*, a 10-night stay at US$ 5150* and 12-night stay at US$ 5950*. The offer presents great flexibility to guests in designing a custom itinerary with a stay at a combination of participating hotels.

The offer includes the following:

accommodation for 2 persons in a Premier Room (Luxury Tent at The Oberoi Vanyavilas, Ranthambhore)

round-trip car transfers between the airport or railway station and hotel within each city (at The Oberoi Vanyavilas, Ranthambhore transfers between Sawai Madhopur railway station and the hotel)

all applicable taxes

special reduction of 25% on all spa therapies

daily yoga sessions

upgrade to a suite at any one participating hotel for a stay of 12 nights or more

Validity:From 1 October 2009 to 15 April 2010. The offer is not valid from 23 December 2009 to 3 January 2010. For further details on Oberoi Exotic Vacations and bookings, please call 011-2389 0606 or toll-free or visit www.oberoihotels.com.

* All charges will be in Indian Rupees. US$ rates quoted are only indicative and may vary due to fluctuation in the rate of exchange. Conditions apply.

Further notes to the Editor:

About Oberoi Hotels & ResortsOberoi Hotels & Resorts are synonymous the world over with providing the right blend of luxury, impeccable service and quiet efficiency. Internationally recognized for all-round excellence and unparalleled levels of service, Oberoi Hotels & Resorts have the distinction of receiving innumerable awards and accolades. Luxury as a unique, memorable and personal experience is core to the Oberoi philosophy. It encompasses every element of a guest’s stay at the hotels that creatively combine breathtaking locations, luxurious environs and the best of modern amenities with personalized service delivered with care. Presently, there are 16 Oberoi hotels and three cruisers across five countries.

About The Oberoi Amarvilas, AgraThe Oberoi Amarvilas is located just 600 meters from the greatest monument to love – the Taj Mahal. Spread over nine acres of elaborate gardens, terraced lawns, fountains, reflection pools and pavilions, the classical design of the luxury hotel is a tribute to the legacy of Moorish and Mughal architecture, accentuating awe-inspiring vistas of the most exquisite mausoleum in the world. Guests at the hotel can delight in wellness programs that comprise a range of lavish spa treatments and include yoga and meditation sessions.

About The Oberoi Rajvilas, JaipurThe Oberoi Rajvilas is an idyllic retreat that evokes princely Rajasthan with luxury villas and royal tents in a fort-like setting. Spread over 32 acres of lush gardens, flowering trees and cascading fountains, the hotel offers a perfect base from which to explore one of India’s most exotic and vibrant cities – Jaipur.

About The Oberoi Vanyavilas, Ranthambhore The Oberoi Vanyavilas is a luxury jungle resort located adjacent to the Ranthambhore National Park. Set in 20 acres of landscaped gardens, the resort is the ideal base from which to explore the territory of the majestic tiger. The resort combines the exhilaration of jungle adventure with the luxury of elegantly appointed spacious tents that blend seamlessly into their natural surroundings of a meandering watercourse and fragrant mango and lime trees. Nestled amidst these are spa suites, where guests can revel in a wide range of rejuvenating treatments. The Oberoi Spa at the resort offers a selection of holistic, non-clinical therapies, massages and beauty treatments incorporating ancient Ayurvedic principles, Aromatherapy and Western techniques administered by skilful therapists.

About The Oberoi Udaivilas, UdaipurThe Oberoi Udaivilas, conceived as a Mewari palace, recreating the romance of the past and yet is completely in keeping with the 21st century, both reflects and honors its inspiration. This luxury hotel is spread over an expanse of 30 acres on the banks of Lake Pichola. It is designed as a seamless assimilation of spaces that recreate the luxurious ambience of a royal residence. Rambling elegantly around courtyards and walkway, gentle rippling fountains and reflecting pools and verdant gardens, The Oberoi Udaivilas is instilled with an overall serenity.

Offering spacious and elegantly appointed guestrooms with private terraces, large marble bathrooms with separate shower stalls and free-standing Victorian bathtubs that overlook private walled courtyards, restaurants that serve traditional Rajasthani, Indian and International cuisine, an outdoor swimming pool, an Oberoi Spa with its own pool - The Oberoi Udaivilas is the ideal base to indulge in rejuvenating treatments at The Oberoi Spa, undertake private yoga, meditations and Paranayam sessions with the resident yoga teacher or explore the city steeped in the romance of the historical region of Mewar – the oldest living dynasty in the world.

About Wildflower Hall, Shimla in the Himalayas – An Oberoi Resort The odyssey of wellness at Wildflower Hall, Shimla in the Himalayas begins with the tranquility of the setting. The resort is swathed in palpable silence, broken only by birdsong and the rustle of pine and cedar. At 8,250 feet above sea level, Wildflower Hall, Shimla in the Himalayas is ensconced in 22 acres of dense woods at the foothills of the Himalayas. From its vantage point on top of a knoll, the resort looks out onto rugged mountains, snow-clad peaks, verdant valleys and dense forest.

Guests at the resort have the option of experiencing a unique holistic wellness program, which combines rejuvenating spa treatments with yoga and meditation sessions. For the adventurous, the resort offers white river rafting, trekking, mountain biking, horse riding, billiards and golf.

About The Oberoi, New DelhiThe Oberoi, New Delhi reflects the city’s spirit in a harmonious blend of tradition and contemporary sophistication. Located minutes away from the business, commercial and shopping districts, the luxury hotel overlooks the soothing greens of the 18-hole Delhi Golf Club and the historic 16th century tomb of Emperor Humayun. The hotel is equipped to make business convenient and comfortable and leisure, enriching. Besides a new well-appointed Business Centre, the hotel includes an outdoor swimming pool, an indoor heated lap pool, three restaurants and an Oberoi Spa and Fitness Centre, offering among the finest city spa facilities.

About The Oberoi Grand, KolkataThe Oberoi Grand, referred to as the 'Grande Dame of Chowringhee', combines classic Victorian architecture with state of the art amenities and facilities, offering an oasis of tranquility amidst the bustling city. Located in the heart of the commercial and administrative districts of Kolkata, this 125-year old heritage hotel features elegantly appointed rooms, award-winning restaurants and an exclusive spa and fitness centre. Personalized, efficient and unobtrusive service combined with the unique luxury offering makes The Oberoi Grand the preferred hotel for travelers on leisure and business.